Every Pennsylvania driver knows the feeling of glancing at that inspection sticker and realizing the month is almost up. A state inspection does not have to be stressful. Once you know what we are checking and why, it is just a routine part of keeping your vehicle safe and legal.
What We Actually Check
Pennsylvania requires an annual safety inspection, and it covers the systems that keep you and everyone else on the road safe. Before anything else, we confirm your registration and insurance are in order. Then we go through the vehicle from top to bottom.
Lights, glass, and the outside
Headlights, brake lights, turn signals, mirrors, wipers, and windshield all get checked. A burned-out bulb or a torn wiper is a common and cheap fix that we can often take care of right on the spot.
Inside the cabin
We check the horn, seat belts, and dashboard warning lights to make sure the safety basics are all working.
Under the hood and underneath
Belts, hoses, and fluid levels get a look, and underneath we inspect the brakes, suspension, steering, exhaust, and tire tread. Our winters and the road salt they lay down are hard on brake lines and exhaust, so those are the areas that most often turn up a problem on cars around Etters and Goldsboro.
What Happens If Something Fails
If your vehicle does not pass, it is not the end of the world. The inspection just tells us what needs fixing. We show you exactly what failed, explain it in plain language, give you honest pricing, and handle the repairs so we can get you inspected and back on the road. Because we are a full repair shop, you are not running between an inspection station and a separate mechanic.
Beat the End-of-Month Rush
If your sticker is due, do not wait for the last few days of the month when everyone else is scrambling. Call Gross's Mechanic Shop at 717-938-2704 and we will get you on the schedule.